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The grocer said its outline job creation figure includes construction roles during development and has yet to provide a breakdown of how many jobs will be created when the new chill and freezer facilities open.

The supermarket chain has also outlined plans to increase its Scottish product range by 14 per cent over the next two years.

The two-year commitment will see it increase the range from around 350 at present to “more than 400” while also expanding its current 80-strong Scottish supplier pool.

The investment and expansion plans were announced at its Supplier Conference in Glasgow on Thursday for delegates representing its current Scottish suppliers.